[Cha$e]

Greetings from england, I saw the forums on google and decided to have a look around. Im not new to riding, I have been riding for about 2 years now and my current bike is an 05 Specialized rockhopper pro, but im gearing for a new bike but im not sure what to get, so any help would be appreciated.

Also my main scene of riding is freeriding but I like to try my hand at downhilling aswell. Well thats a little about me and I hope to stick around a little longer

 

[JapaneseZero]

welcome...

 

[Cha$e]

well that was quick, thanks

 

[I Are Baboon]

Welcome to RM. Don't mind the smell. It's normal.

 

[binary visions]

Welcome to the .

If you'd like some advice on a bike, we'll need a little more information like your budget, if you'd buy used, intended use, if you're a big and/or abusive guy, etc.

 

[Ciaran]

Hi there. Welcome to da !

You're not related to UKJason, are you?

 

[MMcG]

welcome to Ridemonkey!

 

[DRB]

Do you know fluff?

If you are a chick, watch out for ukjason he hates women.

 

[JapaneseZero]

UK Jason can do secret santa next year.....

 

[Cha$e]

unfortunately i dont know this UKJason or whatever hes called lol and im not a chick. My budget for a new bike is around £1000 and all i really want it for is freeriding and downhilling. As for me, i'm 6ft2 and 13 stone and i like to chuck around my bike. Any advice would be appreciated as said before.

 

[I Are Baboon]

unfortunately i dont know this UKJason or whatever hes called lol and im not a chick. My budget for a new bike is around £1000 and all i really want it for is freeriding and downhilling. As for me, i'm 6ft2 and 13 stone and i like to chuck around my bike. Any advice would be appreciated as said before.

What is all this Latin speak?

 

[binary visions]

That's about $1,600 USD if memory serves me, so... You could pick up a pretty decent used bike for that price range.

Way too small for you at 6'2", but it's the right idea:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=5353&cat=2

...if you're reasonably serious about doing the downhill/freeride thing. If by downhill and freeride you mean little drops off your local trails, you might want something with a little less travel.

 

[scottishmark]

182lbs and around $2000 to you odd bunch!

just as well i was here or we could've had a diplomatic situation on our hands!

 

[Cha$e]

That's about $1,600 USD if memory serves me, so... You could pick up a pretty decent used bike for that price range.

Way too small for you at 6'2", but it's the right idea:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=5353&cat=2

...if you're reasonably serious about doing the downhill/freeride thing. If by downhill and freeride you mean little drops off your local trails, you might want something with a little less travel.

I am serious about downhilling and freeriding to say i ride almost every weekend and I have just got back from a freeriding trip to france which was very nice. That bike does look a bit too small but i like it, i think i shall search a little more and pop into my local store and try out some bikes to see which i fit the best.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

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I am serious about downhilling and freeriding to say i ride almost every weekend and I have just got back from a freeriding trip to france which was very nice. That bike does look a bit too small but i like it, i think i shall search a little more and pop into my local store and try out some bikes to see which i fit the best.

*Ding* Winnar!!!

Welcome. Come back anytime you need more hackney'd responses and general sarcasm. It's our specialty!

On a serious note; when you get down to a couple of choices, pop a "x bikey vs. y bikey" thread in the DH forum. Those guys'll sort ya out right kwik.

 

[Westy]

*Ding* Winnar!!!

Welcome. Come back anytime you need more hackney'd responses and general sarcasm. It's our specialty!

On a serious note; when you get down to a couple of choices, pop a "x bikey vs. y bikey" thread in the DH forum. Those guys'll sort ya out right kwik.

As long as one of the bikeys is a Sunday.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Welcome to da Cha$e. We've got friends out in Rotherham, which is sorta in your neck of the woods.

Any chance you could send me a Yorkshire pudding?

 

[Secret Squirrel]

As long as one of the bikeys is a Sunday.

I thought that was implied...

 

[rustywoodstone]

Welcome!
have you looked at the Specialized Enduro?

 

[vtjim]

Welcome to da Cha$e. We've got friends out in Rotherham, which is sorta in your neck of the woods.

Any chance you could send me a Yorkshire pudding?

Screw the pudding, some good ol' Steak and Guinness Pie from a good pub. Oh man... so good.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Screw the pudding, some good ol' Steak and Guinness Pie from a good pub. Oh man... so good.

Dude. Nothin' better than a pudding filled up with some local artisan sausage, gravy, mushy peas...

 

[TreeSaw]

Welcome to the circus! Sounds like you are on the right track with getting a new bike (stopping by a local shop). I would also suggest (if you don't already have a good one) budgeting for a nice full face helmet and perhaps some other body armor too. Can't be too safe when DHing

 

[ukjason]

unfortunately i dont know this UKJason or whatever hes called lol and im not a chick. My budget for a new bike is around £1000 and all i really want it for is freeriding and downhilling. As for me, i'm 6ft2 and 13 stone and i like to chuck around my bike. Any advice would be appreciated as said before.

Hey That would be me also i'll be up your way next month for a week

 

[Cha$e]

Welcome!
have you looked at the Specialized Enduro?

yes i have, i checked a few out when i bought my rockhopper and i did like them but i was also drawn to a few oranges. I'm really just after something a little different.

 

[DRB]

So you really don't know fluff?

He's been MIA lately and we are concerned.

 

[Konabumm]

this is the wrong forum for you - 90% of the members here are LOCO

welcome anyway!